Prosthetic Orthotic Solutions International (POSI), a Physiotherapy Associates company, is offering Otto Bock Healthcare's Genium Bionic Prosthetic System for patients.

The Genium system is a next-generation microprocessor knee unit which uses prosthetic technology platform.

The microprocessor knee unit allows users to make quick complex movements, easily step over obstacles and even ascend stairs.

The Genium system uses multiple environmental inputs including a gyroscope and accelerometer which allow it to know where it is in the gait cycle.

Physiotherapy Associates Orthotics and Prosthetics division vice president Steve Mantegani the Genium Bionic Prosthetic System improves the quality of life of patients with above-knee amputations.